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Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate wins World Cup bronze

Canadian ski jumper Abigail Strate wins World Cup bronze

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Canada's Abigail Strate won bronze on Saturday at a women's World Cup ski jumping competition. The 22-year-old Calgarian scored 247.4 points over her two leaps, covering distances of 131.0 and 130.
'Little adversity doesn't hurt anyone': Canada regroups after world junior defeat

'Little adversity doesn't hurt anyone': Canada regroups after world junior defeat

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Fraser Minten has seen his team play to its supposed identity in spurts.
Raptors trade Anunoby to Knicks for Quickley, Canada's Barrett, AP source says

Raptors trade Anunoby to Knicks for Quickley, Canada's Barrett, AP source says

NEW YORK — The Toronto Raptors acquired Canadian RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley from the New York Knicks in exchange for OG Anunoby, a person with knowledge of the deal said Saturday.
Christ the Redeemer lit in Pele shirt as Brazil honors first anniversary of his death

Christ the Redeemer lit in Pele shirt as Brazil honors first anniversary of his death

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Christ the Redeemer was lit up in a Pele shirt among Brazilian tributes to the soccer great on the first anniversary of his death on Friday. Pele died of colon cancer at age 82.
Thiem endures brush with venomous snake at Brisbane International

Thiem endures brush with venomous snake at Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem had a brush with one of Australia's most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International on Saturday.
Professional Women's Hockey League different than leagues that came before

Professional Women's Hockey League different than leagues that came before

After nearly a quarter-century of women's hockey leagues that came and went, one shows signs of staying power. The six-team Professional Women's Hockey League opens Monday afternoon with Toronto hosting New York at the downtown Mattamy Centre.

WHL Roundup: Logan McCutcheon stars in shootout as Hurricanes edge Rebels 2-1

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Logan McCutcheon had the shootout winner as the Lethbridge Hurricanes defeated the Red Deer Rebels 2-1 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.
Gaudreau scores on the rebound to give Blue Jackets 6-5 OT win over Maple Leafs

Gaudreau scores on the rebound to give Blue Jackets 6-5 OT win over Maple Leafs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau tapped a rebound past Toronto goalie Ilya Samsonov 2:56 into overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Friday night.

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 29, 2023

Friday's Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 6 Ottawa 2 Florida 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 Detroit 5 Nashville 4 (OT) Columbus 6 Toronto 5 (OT) N.Y. Islanders 5 Washington 1 Colorado 2 St.

OHL Roundup: Kieron Walton's hat trick lifts Wolves over Battalion 8-4

SUDBURY, Ont. — Kieron Walton had a hat trick as the Sudbury Wolves doubled the North Bay Battalion 8-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.